Medicare Enrolled
Dr. Ryan Kim, M.D.
Surgery · Saginaw, MI
Practice pattern: Mixed Practice
— Diverse clinical practice across multiple procedure types
Mixed engagement
Very High
DATA COVERAGE
Data in 4 of 4 federal sources
Measures public federal data availability — not provider quality
Informational, not a quality rating.
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What this data tells you about Dr. Kim
Dr. Ryan Kim is a surgery specialist in Saginaw, MI, with 16 years of NPI registration. Based on federal Medicare data, Dr. Kim performed 7,428 Medicare services across 1,287 unique beneficiaries.
Between the years covered by Open Payments, Dr. Kim received a total of $41,148 from 31 pharmaceutical and/or device companies across 324 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common in surgery. Most payments are for meals and travel — low-value interactions common across virtually all practicing physicians. Patients may wish to discuss these relationships with their provider.
The Data Coverage level for Dr. Kim is Very High — reflecting how much public federal data is available about this provider. Patients are encouraged to use this data as one of several factors when choosing a healthcare provider.
✓ 16 years in practice
▲ Top 1% volume in MI
$41,148 industry payments
Medicare Practice Summary
Medicare Utilization ↗7,428
Medicare services
Top 1% in MI for surgery
1,287
Unique beneficiaries
$49
Avg. Medicare payment
Medicare patients only (65+ / disabled) · How to read this →
~464 Medicare services per year of practice
Top procedures by volume
Ranked by number of services performed for Medicare patients. Avg. submitted charge is what the provider billed; avg. Medicare payment is what CMS paid.
| Procedure | Volume | Avg. paid | Avg. submitted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) A contrast agent containing 300-399 mg/ml of iodine used to enhance imaging studies. It is administered per milliliter to improve the visibility of internal structures. |
5,669 | $0 | $1 |
| Office visit, established patient (20-29 min) An office visit for an existing patient lasting between 20 and 29 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
250 | $62 | $100 |
| Midazolam injection, per 1 mg Administration of midazolam hydrochloride, a sedative medication, measured in 1 mg increments. |
198 | $0 | $1 |
| Additional sedation, per 15 minutes Administration of a drug to deepen sedation during a procedure. This code covers each additional 15-minute increment of sedation beyond the initial period. |
177 | $8 | $90 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An imaging test that uses sound waves to create pictures of the blood vessels in the legs or any surgical grafts present. |
172 | $171 | $550 |
| Ultrasound of head and neck blood flow, bilateral An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to visualize and assess blood flow in the vessels of both the head and the neck. |
115 | $128 | $380 |
| Hospital follow-up visit, moderate complexity Follow-up hospital visit for an existing patient involving moderate medical decision making. The visit requires at least 35 minutes of time spent on the date of service. |
99 | $61 | $105 |
| Complete ultrasound of aorta, vena cava, groin vessels or bypass grafts A complete ultrasound exam of the aorta, vena cava, groin vessels, or bypass grafts. This imaging test uses sound waves to visualize these blood vessels. |
92 | $115 | $380 |
| Office visit, established patient (30-39 min) A follow-up office visit for an existing patient lasting between 30 and 39 minutes. The visit involves medical evaluation and management of the patient's condition. |
74 | $87 | $135 |
| New patient office visit (45-59 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 45 and 59 minutes. This code covers the total time spent by the physician or qualified healthcare professional on the date of the encounter. |
67 | $112 | $230 |
| Sedation by physician, initial 15 minutes Administration of a drug to induce depression of consciousness by the physician performing a procedure. This code covers the initial 15 minutes of sedation for patients aged 5 years or older. |
62 | $37 | $120 |
| Injection, fentanyl citrate, 0.1 mg | 59 | $1 | $1 |
| Ultrasound guidance for blood vessel access Use of ultrasound imaging to help locate and access a blood vessel. This guidance assists healthcare providers in performing procedures such as inserting IV lines or drawing blood. |
58 | $29 | $100 |
| Ultrasound of arm and leg arteries This procedure uses sound waves to create images of the blood vessels in the arms and legs. It allows healthcare providers to examine the structure and blood flow within these arteries. |
58 | $47 | $198 |
| Radiologist review of abdominal aorta image A radiologist reviews images of the abdominal aorta to evaluate the blood vessel. |
41 | $94 | $450 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery images A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in one or both arms or legs to assess blood flow and vessel health. |
34 | $123 | $500 |
| Initial hospital admission, high complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving high-level medical decision making, with at least 75 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
34 | $134 | $260 |
| Initial hospital admission, moderate complexity Initial hospital inpatient or observation care for a new patient involving moderate-level medical decision making, with at least 55 minutes total time on the date of the encounter. |
28 | $100 | $200 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in the arm or leg. The test uses sound waves to check blood flow and may include compression and other maneuvers. |
27 | $128 | $470 |
| Artery plaque removal and stent insertion in leg This procedure involves removing plaque buildup from leg arteries and placing stents to keep the blood vessels open. |
15 | $7,966 | $18,000 |
| Radiologist review of arm or leg artery image A radiologist reviews images of the arteries in the arm or leg. This process involves analyzing the visual data to assess the blood vessels. |
15 | $111 | $300 |
| Ultrasound of leg arteries or grafts An ultrasound exam that uses sound waves to create images of the arteries in one leg or any grafts present in that leg. |
15 | $88 | $275 |
| Ultrasound of arm or leg veins An ultrasound exam of the veins in one arm or leg using compression and other maneuvers to assess blood flow and check for blockages. |
15 | $76 | $350 |
| New patient office visit (30-44 min) An initial office visit for a new patient lasting between 30 and 44 minutes. This code is used when the total time spent on the date of the encounter falls within this range. |
15 | $80 | $170 |
| Groin artery stent insertion, initial vessel A procedure to place a stent in the initial artery of the groin to keep it open and maintain blood flow. |
14 | $2,486 | $12,143 |
| Arterial plaque removal in leg A procedure to remove plaque buildup from the arteries in the leg to restore blood flow. |
13 | $5,694 | $18,000 |
| Neck artery stent insertion with clot protection A procedure to place a stent in a neck artery to keep it open, using a device to protect against blood clots during the process. A radiologist reviews the procedure. |
12 | $760 | $2,500 |
How to read this data: This reflects Medicare patients only (typically 65+). Payment amounts are what Medicare paid the provider, not your out-of-pocket cost. A higher procedure volume generally indicates more experience with that procedure.
1.8% high complexity
86.0% medium
12.2% routine
Industry Payment Transparency
Open Payments through 2024 ↗$41,148
Total received (2018-2024)
Avg $5,878/year across 7 years
Top 5% in MI for surgery
A higher payment rank reflects disclosed industry relationships (consulting, research, speaking) common among subspecialists — not wrongdoing.
31
Companies
324
Individual payments
All payments are legal and publicly reported · Not evidence of wrongdoing · How to interpret →
Payment profile
Industry payments classified by relationship type. Not all payments are equal — research and consulting reflect different relationships than speaking programs or meals.
Meals & Travel
Food, beverages, travel, and lodging — typically low-value
$18,692 (45.4%)
Other
Charitable contributions, space rental, and other categories
$16,500 (40.1%)
Consulting
Expert advisory fees, typically reflecting recognized clinical expertise
$5,955 (14.5%)
Payment trend by year
Annual totals from pharmaceutical and medical device companies.
2024
$15,020
2023
$12,796
2022
$1,448
2021
$2,071
2020
$2,202
2019
$4,323
2018
$3,288
Payments by company (2024)
Consulting
Speaking
Meals & Travel
Research
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$10,057
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$1,995
Terumo Medical Corporation
$1,527
Abbott Laboratories
$447
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$442
Endologix LLC
$142
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$138
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$60
Bolton Medical Inc
$47
Medtronic, Inc.
$39
ConvaTec Inc.
$39
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$35
CORDIS US CORP.
$20
Teleflex LLC
$17
Philips North America LLC
$16
Top 3 companies account for 90.4% of 2024 payments
All-time payments by company (2018-2024) ›
AngioDynamics, Inc.
$16,500
Silk Road Medical, Inc.
$7,633
W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
$7,613
Terumo Medical Corporation
$2,334
Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
$2,181
Boston Scientific Corporation
$981
Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
$698
Abbott Laboratories
$656
Philips Electronics North America Corporation
$412
Endologix LLC
$406
CARDIVA MEDICAL, INC.
$322
Cook Medical LLC
$290
Medtronic, Inc.
$205
Cardinal Health 200, LLC
$124
CORDIS US CORP.
$119
Janssen Pharmaceuticals, Inc
$100
Smith+Nephew, Inc.
$84
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC CORPORATION
$65
Teleflex LLC
$51
EKOS Corporation
$49
Bolton Medical Inc
$47
Maquet Cardiovascular U.S. Sales, L.L.C.
$46
BARD PERIPHERAL VASCULAR, INC.
$46
ConvaTec Inc.
$39
Bard Peripheral Vascular, Inc.
$35
Stryker Corporation
$27
Shockwave Medical, Inc
$23
Analogic Corporation
$20
Philips North America LLC
$16
KCI USA, Inc.
$13
PFIZER INC.
$11
Top 3 companies account for 77.2% of all-time payments
Associated products mentioned in payments ›
(6582) Visions 035 · (9281) Turbo Elite · (9285) AngioSculpt PV · (9520) IGT Devices Und · (BH4) IGT Devices Undivided · ACUSEAL Vascular Graft · AFX2 Bifurcated Endograft System · ANGIO-SEAL · ANGIOJET · AURYON LASER SYSTEM 100-120 VAC · AZUR CX DETACHABLE · AngioSeal · Auryon Laser System 100-120 Vac · CARDIVA VASCADE 6/7F VCS · CASCADIA LATERAL 3D · COLLAGENASE SANTYL · COOK MEDICAL AAA · COOK MEDICAL ADVANCED TECH · Conformable TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · Cook Medical Thoracic · DIAMONDBACK PERIPHERAL · Diamondback Peripheral · Dryseal Flex Sheath · EKOSONIC · ENDURANT IIS · ENROUTE Enflate Transcarotid RX Balloon Dilatation Catheter · ENROUTE Transcarotid Neuroprotection System · ENROUTE Transcarotid Stent · ESPRIT · EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · EXCLUDER Conformable AAA Endoprosthesis with Active Control · EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · Ellipsys · Endurant · FLIXENE · FUSION BIOLINE · Fox Sv PTA catheter and Armada 14 percutaneous catheter and Viatrac 14 Plus peripheral catheter · GENERAL ULTRASOUND · GENERAL - VASCULAR INTERVENTION · GENERAL CATHETERS · GENERAL ULTRASOUND · GLIDEWIRE · GORE EXCLUDER AAA Endoprosthesis · GORE EXCLUDER Iliac Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE EXCLUDER Thoracoabdominal Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Branch Endoprosthesis · GORE TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · GORE VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin · GORE VIABAHN VBX Balloon Expandable Endo · GORE-TEX Vascular Graft · General - Metallic Stents · Glidesheath · IGT Devices Und · IGT_D Peripheral · INFINITI · INNOVAMATRIX AC · JETI PERIPHERAL CATHETER · JETSTREAM · MANTA · MANTA Vascular Closure Device · MetaCross · MynxGrip Vascular Closure Device · NAVICROSS · Navicross · OUTBACK LTD Re-Entry Catheter · PERCLOSE PROSTYLE · PREVENA · Peripheral Orbital Atherectomy System · SABER · SHOCKWAVE IVL SYSTEM WITH THE SHOCKWAVE C2 CORONARY IVL CATHETER · SMART PORT CT · STERLING · STRAVIX · SUPERA · Supera peripheral stent system · TAG Thoracic Endoprosthesis · THROMBIN · TIGRIS Stent · TREO ABDOMINAL STENT-GRAFT SYSTEM · Trilogy 100 · VALIANT CAPTIVIA · VENASEAL · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis · VIABAHN Endoprosthesis with Heparin Bioactive Surface · Varithena Administration Pack · Venclose Maven Catheter · XARELTO · ZENITH
Should you be concerned? Payments from pharmaceutical and device companies are legal and common — 57% of U.S. physicians receive at least one. They often reflect legitimate consulting, research, or education. What matters is whether a recommended drug or device appears in your doctor's payment records. If so, consider asking your doctor about it. How to interpret this data →
Most payments (45%) are for meals and travel — low-value interactions that are common across virtually all practicing physicians. Total industry engagement is in the top 5% for surgery in MI.
Geographic Context
Surgerists within 10 mi
63
Per 100K population
33.3
County median income
$58,347
Nearest hospital
HEALTHSOURCE SAGINAW
4.1 mi
4.1 mi
Data Sources
| Provider Registry | ✓ NPPES | Weekly updates |
| Medicare Enrollment | ✓ PECOS | Monthly updates |
| Practice Data | ✓ Medicare Util. | Annual (CY lag) |
| Industry Payments | ✓ Open Payments | CY 2024 |
| Disciplinary History | — Not public | N/A |
This provider has data in 4 of 4 available federal datasets, with a Data Coverage level of Very High. This reflects how much public data is available about a provider. How we calculate this →
Summary
Dr. Kim is a mixed practice specialist, with above-average Medicare volume (top 1% in MI), with mixed engagement industry engagement in the top 5% of MI peers, with 16 years of NPI registration.
This summary is auto-generated from federal data, describing data availability and patterns. Read our methodology →
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dr. Kim experienced with contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based)?
Based on Medicare claims data, Dr. Kim performed 5,669 contrast dye for imaging (iodine-based) services. Research suggests that higher procedure volume is often associated with better outcomes, particularly for complex procedures. Note that Medicare data only captures patients aged 65 and older, so the total practice volume across all patients is likely higher.
Does Dr. Kim receive payments from pharmaceutical companies?
Yes. Dr. Kim received a total of $41,148 from 31 companies across 324 individual payments. These payments are legal, publicly disclosed under the federal Sunshine Act, and common among physicians — 57% of all U.S. physicians receive at least one industry payment. Patients may wish to ask their doctor about these relationships, especially if a recommended drug or device appears in the payment records.
How do Dr. Kim's costs compare to other surgerists in Saginaw?
Dr. Kim's average Medicare payment per service is $49. Note that these figures represent what Medicare pays, not your out-of-pocket cost, which depends on your specific insurance plan and deductible. Procedure-level data above shows both what was submitted and what Medicare paid for each service type.
What does Data Coverage mean?
Data Coverage (currently Very High for Dr. Kim) measures how much public federal data is available about a provider. It is not a quality rating. A "Very High" or "High" level means the provider has data across multiple federal sources (NPPES, PECOS, Medicare Utilization, Open Payments), indicating a long track record of practice, Medicare participation, and industry disclosure. A "Low" or "Moderate" level may simply mean the provider is newer, does not see Medicare patients, or has not received any industry payments — none of which are inherently negative. Read our full methodology →
Is this data up to date?
Each data source has its own update cycle. Provider registry data (NPPES) is updated weekly. Medicare enrollment (PECOS) is updated monthly. Medicare practice data has a ~2 year lag — the most recent available is typically 2 years prior. Industry payment data (Open Payments) is published annually, usually in June, covering the prior calendar year. We display the data date prominently on each section so you always know how current it is. See our data freshness policy →
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